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When the sun rises in the east and sets in the west exactly what is it caled?
sunrise and sunset if i am right
How can one distinguish sunset from sunrise?
It the sun rises in the east (morning), and sets in the west (evening). Now, this is provided you know your east from your west.
When does the daylight and darkness line indicate sunset or sunrise?
With North at the top, the line represents sunrise when the daylight is at the right (east). When the daylight is at the left (west), then the line represents the sunset.
Where can one get sunrise and sunset times in their area?
One can get the sunrise and sunset times in their area by watching their local weather reports on TV or online. One can also find the sunrise and sunset times by searching online for sunset and sunrise times at their location.
Which way is west and east?
The easiest way to tell which way is west and which is east (presuming you don't have a compass) is to look for the sun. If it is afternoon, the sun will be in the western half of the sky. If it is morning, it will be in the eastern half.
If you're watching the sunrise are you facing east or west?
If you're watching the sunrise, you are facing east. Sunrise occurs in the east as the sun rises in the morning and sets in the west in the evening.
When should you look for mercury?
Depending on where it is in its orbit, relative to Earth, either after sunset in the west, or before sunrise in the east. Near the end of June 2012, perhaps a bit earlier, it should be easy to spot after sunset in the west.
Will the east or west directions change depending on where you are facing?
No, the cardinal directions (north, south, east, west) do not change based on which direction you are facing. East will always be to the right, and west will always be to the left, regardless of your orientation.
Does the sun rise in the west in China?
No, the sun rises in the east in China, as it does in most locations on Earth. The direction of the sunrise and sunset is determined by Earth's rotation.
Describe earths rotation?
Earth rotates on its axis from west to east, causing day and night. The rotation takes about 24 hours to complete, resulting in the cycle of sunrise and sunset. This rotation also gives the planet its distinctive oblate shape.
Does the sunrise and sunset positions change?
Yes, the positions of the sun during sunrise and sunset change throughout the year due to the tilt of the Earth's axis. This change in position is most noticeable during the solstices, when the sun rises and sets at its farthest points along the horizon.
Which is a person standing at point b seeing sunrise or sunset?
If a person is standing at point b, they would likely see a sunrise if point b is located to the east of the area where the sun is rising. Alternatively, they would see a sunset if point b is west of the area where the sun is setting.
